How To Be Saved

The Rich Young Ruler asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18).

The Philippian Jailer asked the imprisoned disciples, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30).

A lawyer asked Jesus, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25).

There are many Bible verses that answer the question asked. But they all point ultimately to the same thing: self-denial. Jesus said that anyone who desires to follow Him must “deny himself” (Matt. 16:24).

Jesus put His finger directly on the Rich Young Ruler’s problem. Jesus did not condemn wealth, bu...